Halifax painting more rainbow crosswalks to celebrate pride week
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The municipality is re-painting and expanding its rainbow crosswalk program ahead of Halifax Pride 2018 festivities. Continue reading
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Mother fears transgender son’s identity ‘won’t be accepted’ after changes to sex-ed curriculum
The sex-ed curriculum in Ontario will no longer include topics such as same-sex marriage, online safety, consent and gender identity. Continue reading
India’s Supreme Court reviews homosexuality ban, hints at legalizing
Homosexuality is not abnormal, and laws criminalizing it have worsened the suffering of LGBTQ people and their families, India’s Supreme Court said on Thursday. Continue reading
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Nova Scotia raises pride flags, advocates say issues need to be addressed
A pride flag and a transgender pride flag were raised in Halifax on Thursday on behalf of the Nova Scotia government. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Ford government wrong to revert to 1998 sex ed curriculum
Doug Ford’s decision to change Ontario’s sex-ed curriculum is ill-informed and based only on feeling and unsubstantiated rhetoric, says Supriya Dwivedi. Continue reading
‘It’s good to be back’: Glitter Bean Cafe opens at former Smiling Goat location
By Dave Squires Digital Broadcast Journalist
The coffee shop is designed to offer a queer community space. Continue reading
U of R opening residences aimed at LGBTQ+ students
By David Baxter Reporter
The University of Regina and UR Pride are partnering to open two LGBTQ+ focused residences in the fall. Continue reading
Judge dismisses request to put Alberta gay-straight alliance law on hold
More than a dozen faith-based schools, parents and public interest groups wanted an injunction until a ruling on the constitutionality of Bill 10. Continue reading
Nova Scotia LGBTQ groups asking church to cancel speakers with anti-gay message
The group’s work is self-described as sharing personal testimonials about the spiritual benefits of leaving behind a person’s homosexual identity. Continue reading
Victoria kicks off Pride Week with the raising of five flags
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The city of Victoria has kicked off Pride Week with the raising of five separate flags at city hall. Continue reading
